House Sitting in Wood River
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1. Kelly G.

“Hired Kelly to see how petting would work for a trip in the future. Kelly was super friendly. Came for a quick house tour during the week and watched our pets on that Friday. She got here right when we asked. Feed and hung out with the dogs. Sent photos. Will hire again”


2. Sara S.

“When our normal dog watcher was unavailable, Sara stepped in and made my wife and I extremely comfortable to trust her with our two dogs on short notice. Even with the short notice, she came out to meet our boys and answered all of our questions regarding our request for house sitting. Sara was so considerate of our two dogs while house sitting. She made sure to send plenty of photos and was very respectful of our home. We plan on using Sara for any future needs to watch our dogs.”


3. Janel S.

“Janel took excellent care of our dog while we were out of town. She kept us informed, took him on walks and spent lots of extra time with him. Janel is very responsible and we were super comfortable having her in our home. I highly recommend!”


4. Caeden S.

“This was a long stay and we were able to enjoy the time away knowing our pup was well cared for at home enjoying Regular walks and outside play.”


5. Brandi B.


“Brandi was an absolute delight to work with. You will be instantly at ease with her caring for your pets. She is thorough, kind, and it was amazing to come home from a trip to happy and relaxed animals. Brandi communicates so well by sending pictures and updates. Will be using her services again and again! Thank you Brandi?”


6. Kaylee S.

“Kaylee was wonderful! We did a meet and greet the day before we left, and immediately had a good feeling about her. We have a special needs old dog (deaf and blind), and she listened and asked questions and kept us informed as to how things were going. We would recommend her to anyone, 100%”


7. Jade F.
“Jade is great with pets and extremely trustworthy. She loves pets and owns a couple herself, I would trust her with my animals any day.”


8. Mary K.

“Mary is a great person, friendly and attentive. Tremendous communication. I felt comfortable with her in charge”


9. Kristin C.

“From what I can tell Kristin did an excellent job with Peeka! I say “From what I can tell” jokingly. There were so few things moved or touched that it made it impossible to tell she had even been there! In the future, and there will definitely be more, im going to have to tell her to be comfortable! I very highly recommend Kristin and look forward to having her take care of my baby again! Thanks!”


10. Brogan A.

“We couldn't be happier with Brogan! We were away for a long weekend and she looked after our dog, Darla. Brogan sent us lots of pictures, texts, and info on how they were all getting along. It definitely made me feel little to no concern about how things were going back home and I was able to enjoy my trip. Darla is a reactive dog and strong as well. Brogan worked so well with her on the leash and wasn't at all uncomfortable. Lots of communication before we left as well and totally responsible with the house. We're already hoping to book her again! 15 stars!! ☺️”


11. Lette P.

“Did such a great job taking house sitting and taking care of both dogs. Loved all the pictures ?”


12. Ashley E.
“Ashley has been taking care of our dogs for years now. She does an excellent job, and the dogs just love her! I recommend her to everybody I know! It’s like she can speak dog! 5/5”


13. Payton F.
“Payton was awesome with our 3 cats. One of them needed a little extra care since he was diabetic and required insulin shots twice a day and special food. Not only did she make sure they were fed Payton always took time to give them all the extra love and pets. I would highly recommend Payton to care for your fur babies.”


14. Vivian G.

“Vivian has always been fantastic when it comes to watching our dog. This is the second time we hired her and we , and our dog , love having her !”


15. Chenyi W.

“Chen is great watching my energetic girl! She sent many updates and pictures throughout the stay.”


16. Danielle M.
“Thank you Danielle! You are our babysitter from now on...we appreciate you taking great care of Bentley, Rex and Bella. It is a wonderful (and relaxing) feeling knowing they get such loving care while they are with you. We will get our next dates set up with you soon! You have an amazing touch with them. Thank you!🐾”


17. Jenny H.

“Jenny is the absolute BEST!! I was so anxious leaving my babies and she immediately put me at ease. She has been sending me pictures and letting me know how they are doing 3x a day!! She will be missed when we return by our pups!! Thank you Jenny!!”


18. tyia j.
About: I have had all kinds of animals growing up, and I fell in love with caring for them feeding, training, walking, getting them out to do different activities. the heart warming feeling you get when they run to you with there toy and creating a safe, genuine friendship with them is what’s it all about. On weekends all day!i am available and some days out of the week, If you have a weekend getaway most than happy to take care of your furry friend. Hello new here! I am so excited i am currently offering in home care for your furry friend drop ins and walks! life gets hectic and it gives me the opportunity to look after your fur baby! i will keep everything nice and tidy and clean throughout the stay and make sure pet doesn't get into anything they shouldn't but with playtime, walks, potty breaks they will probably be napping anyway or getting belly rubs =) ***Be my first client and there might be a discount!!! it gives me the experience :D


19. Brooke D.

“Brooke took excellent care of my dogs for almost a week. She was responsive and cared responsibly for my two senior dogs who can be demanding and a bit spoiled. Communication was great and she was the perfect house guest. Will definitely trust Brooke with my dogs next time. She is a thoughtful and caring pet sitter I would highly recommend to friends and family.”


20. Taylor B.
“Any time I need to leave town and bringing my pup isn’t an option, Taylor is always one of the first people I reach out to! She’s great with animals, reliable, and a genuinely nice person. Your fur babies are in great hands with Taylor!”
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House Sitting FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in Wood River on Rover as of Mar 2025 was about $45 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Mar 2025, there are 1,044 house sitters in Wood River. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 89% of Wood River house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters in Wood River have an average of 16 years of experience. House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 4 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in Wood River.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. Wood River house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
